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Epic road trip: 'The challenge will be staying sane'
The plan is to travel from London to Russia through 42 countries - but there's a catch.

How, when and why to see Venice's Rialto Bridge
The oldest of four bridges that arch over the Grand Canal, it's a must-see in Venice.

Three theatres to see modern dance
These are the best theatres around the world to take in a modern dance performance.

Guernsey: Channel old souls
Before the film and the book, there was the war, writes Sarah Marshall.

Austria: The splendour that is Vienna
Eat, drink, dance and be very merry in Vienna, writes Kate Haywood.

Europe's best Christmas markets
We look at some of the most magical European Christmas markets.

Prague: Playing it by ear
A guided tour and a ballet performance were perfect for an unplanned visit.

Vienna: A little night music
Lady luck thrusts James Lane into the world of Vienna's Mozart glitterati.

Rome: Classical studies
A schoolgirl love affair with all things ancient becomes the real thing.

Three go off on a Dorset adventure
If it's good enough for Enid Blyton, it's good enough for Kate Whiting.

Ireland: Where Jedis, and puffins, rule
Ancient forces created this wild western isle, writes Nick McAvaney.

Luxe hotels opening soon around the world
Jane Jurgens checks out some cool new luxe hotels opening soon around the world.

Italy: Benvenuti a Milano
Mike Van Niekerk shares tips from one of Italy's most beautiful cities.

Surviving long-haul with kids
Despite her misgivings, Belinda Henley lives through a trip to London with her daughters.

Europe: What goes on van tour...
The annual van tour is a wild ride as writer Natalie Akoorie can testify.

Ways to cope with Europe's crowds
Europe's tourist hot spots are looking for new ways to cope with "overtourism".

You ate what?! A fearless foodie in Lyon
Tripe, brains, liver, kidneys - Lyon's storied chefs know how to make it all delicious.

Ireland: Dublin's fair city
Kate Ford discovers everything from bog bodies and bullet holes to beer.

Switzerland: Pharmacy of the Soul
Justine Tyerman has to be dragged away from the historic Abbey Library of St. Gall.

Bar/fly: A Trappist monastery, Belgium
Not a Belgian monk in sight, but their beer is heavenly writes Peter de Graaf.

Cornwall: Much ado about nothing
The show goes on and guests suffer punishing granite seats at Minack Theatre.

The English Cotswolds: A midsummer dream
The English countryside is at its most outstanding in the warmth of the sun.

Italy: Depth in Venice
Off-season is the best, most relaxed time to visit the Queen of the Adriatic.